Talk about the worst timing for our newest podcast episode. Hong Kong Disneyland announced that the park is reclosing temporarily starting July 15, 2020, after only reopening in June.

Well, we do record our episodes in advance, so there's no way for us to take into account sudden changes. We discuss how Hong Kong Disneyland is operating now with its reopening (when it's open).

Pairing perfectly with our article, in our latest episode of the podcast we discuss why you should cancel your trip to Japan this year. There's a good chance it's not going to happen this year. As much as it pains us to say.

Universal Studios Japan reopened on June 8, 2020, and we dish everything you need to know! Trish and I discuss all the new procedures over in Osaka. We'll even talk about Super Nintendo World and what we think may happen with its opening.

If you want to see the reopening of Universal Studios Japan, make sure to watch our video!

There's never a dull moment in the theme park world. Things are slowly beginning to reopen in Asia and we're going to discuss what's happening in June! From the reopening of Ikspiari at Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan.

You'll hear in the episode where we mentioned that more news will come out after we recorded. Well, we were right.

The theme parks in Japan are slowly beginning to reopen. Universal Studios Japan had its soft opening while Tokyo Disney Resort doesn't have an opening date for its parks yet.

When we're finally able to get back to the parks, what is the first thing you'll do? That's the question we asked ourselves and discuss in this newest episode! Tell us what is the first thing you'll do when you get back to the Parks?

Shanghai Disneyland is the first Disney Park in the world to reopen after closing due to COVID-19. Everyone is looking to Shanghai to see how Disney Parks worldwide may look once the rest reopen. In this episode, we discuss the reopening from all the videos and photos taken by one of the TDR Explorer team members who live in Shanghai.

We're airing this episode before 192 because we wanted to get this out as soon as possible. We record some episodes in advance. Episode 192 will come out next week!

Learn how both Trish and I are personally dealing with COVID-19 in Japan. By limiting our time outside, how we're grocery shopping, and life in general in Japan during the pandemic.

We're airing this episode after 193 due to Shanghai Disneyland reopening after we recorded this episode. You know, trying to keep things as timely as possible. So don't worry, you're not going crazy. We did release these episodes out of order.

Despite everything happening in the world, we have news to share about the theme parks in Asia. We discuss all the closures and give our thoughts on everything that's still going on.

Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan, and Hong Kong Disneyland are still closed. This episode was recorded before the announcement of Shanghai Disneyland opening on May 11. As for Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan, we have no idea when the park will reopen.

You'll see them everywhere throughout Japan during your visit. These small white coloured machines that spit out the most random assortment of stuff you've ever seen.

They're called gachapon.

These wildly popular capsule machines are an easy and fun way to part with your coins before leaving Japan. In this episode, we talk all about these magnificent toys and where you'll find them during your travels in Japan and Tokyo Disneyland.

While travelling isn't in the cards right now. Eventually, travel will happen again. We just don't know when.

Once everyone is able to travel again, many will be taking more precautions when it comes to staying healthy while on the road.

In our newest episode of the TDR Now Podcast, we discuss ways to stay safe and healthy while travelling through Japan. From bringing your own handtowels (and why), to face mask etiquette.